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Reclamation of abandones mine lands and fish and wildlife mitigation needs

Year: 1979

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 has provided a funded program for reclaiming the nation's abandoned coal-mine lands. This paper reviews methods of inventorying such lands and discusses criteria and planning strategies needed to ensure that fish and wildlife values are given consideration in development and implementation of reclamation plans. Habitat evaluation methods are briefly discussed.

Source: University of North Texas Digital Library (University of North Texas)

Authors: Haynes, R.J., Klopatek, J.M.

Language: English

Topic: Geology and Environmental Impact Studies

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Awards: G1702950523, G88967483

OpenAlex ID: W11196135

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